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Inquiry to Probe Outgoing Defence Chief’s Medal

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A powerful Senate Inquiry established into the Defence medals system has opened for submissions. 

The inquiry initiated by my motion will investigate potentially illegal medals awarded to senior Defence officers, the experiences of ADF personnel and potential improvements to the Defence Awards and Honours system. 

Read my full media release below.

The terms of reference for the inquiry are available on the Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Foreign_Affairs_Defence_and_Trade/DefenceHonours47/Terms_of_Reference 

Make a submission to the inquiry: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Foreign_Affairs_Defence_and_Trade/DefenceHonours47  

How to make a submission (including how to make a confidential submission): https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/How_to_make_a_submission  

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Senate Motion Spurs Urgent Inquiry into Defence Awards System

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I joined Peter Fegan of 4BC Radio to discuss the inquiry into the defence honours and awards system due to my motion being passed in the Senate recently.

The morale within the ADF is alarmingly low, reaching a level that could severely impact our future security.

There is a prevailing sentiment among ADF personnel that the senior leaders are not accountable. The top brass are abandoning enlisted members and veterans, while taking credit for achievements that aren’t rightfully theirs.

4BC Weekends with Peter Fegan: https://www.4bc.com.au/show/weekends-with-spencer-howson/

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